Exhaust leak....

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runnermike

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Will an exhaust leak cause noticeable performance decreases? I noticed a sound difference and the bike started running like crap. When I was cleaning the bike I noticed some oily build up on the frame. The leak is not at the gasket but on a weld. The exhaust is a custom fabricated kx60 exhaust. My suspicions were confirmed today when riding. I put my hand where I thought the leak was and sure enough...I could feel exhaust blowing out....
 

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Patch it up asap, I've had that before, the performance decrease was noticeable
 

donphantasmo

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Not only performance decreasing, but it will build some gunk in the cylinder, and probably where the exhaust is. It will mess with your air/fuel misture in the combustion chamber.
You can go to any auto parts store and get some cork gasket material, and make your own. It's about 4-5 $ per sheet, and you can make as many gaskets as you need with an exacto knife.

hope it helps...
 

runnermike

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The leak is not at the gasket. It is at a weld and a seam along the exhaust. I have it off and getting fixed as we speak. thanks guys